Rest in the Lord

Verse 1

Rest in the Lord, and patiently Wait for Him: do not fret For Him who, prosp'ring in his way, Success in sin doth get.

Verse 2

Do thou from anger cease, and wrath See thou forsake also: Fret not thyself in any wise, That evil thou shouldst do.

Verse 3

For those that evil doers are Shall be cut off and fall: But those that wait upon the Lord The earth inherit shall.

Verse 4

For yet a little while, and then The wicked shall not be; His place thou shalt consider well, But it thou shalt not see.

Verse 5

But by inheritance the earth The meek ones shall possess: They also shall delight themselves In an abundant peace.